{"product_id":"red-banana-10-pot","title":"Red Banana - 10\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Banana is a distinctive dessert banana with thick reddish-purple skin and soft, sweet, creamy flesh tinted pink to orange. It is richer and slightly firmer than common bananas, with a hint of raspberry-like sweetness, and is valued both as a premium fruit and for its nutrition. The robust, fast-growing plant has bold paddle-shaped leaves and is grown across warm, humid parts of India, especially the south. Each plant produces one large bunch before being replaced by its suckers. Given rich soil, steady moisture, warmth and shelter from wind, Red Banana crops generously and makes a striking addition to home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMusaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge paddle-shaped green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple-maroon bract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm season, ~9-12 months after planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumid tropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequent, generous; keep soil moist, not waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, deep, well-drained loam high in organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm 24-35C; frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh humidity preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy feeder; regular NPK and potassium plus manure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove old leaves; thin suckers, keep one follower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant suckers out; large pots for dwarf types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuckers (pups) or tissue-culture plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBanana weevil, nematodes, aphids, Panama wilt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; fruit edible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEaten fresh as a sweet, nutritious dessert banana and used in smoothies, desserts and as a premium gift fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for warm, humid Indian regions; plant in rich, moist soil with shelter from wind, feed heavily with potassium, and keep one sucker to replace the fruited plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a red banana plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater frequently and generously to keep the soil consistently moist, as bananas are thirsty plants, while ensuring the soil drains well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does red banana need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in full sun to light shade in a warm, sheltered spot; strong wind can shred the large leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs red banana safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the plant and fruit are non-toxic; the sweet fruit is safe to eat and harmless to pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow red banana in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDwarf forms grow well in large containers; otherwise plant suckers in rich garden soil where they have room to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is red banana propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is propagated by detaching and replanting suckers (pups) from the base, or by planting tissue-culture plants for disease-free stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my banana plant not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach plant fruits only once after maturing; ensure warmth, rich feeding and steady moisture, and keep a follower sucker for the next crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does red banana bear fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt typically flowers and fruits around nine to twelve months after planting in warm conditions, then is replaced by a sucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I remove the suckers around the plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, thin out excess suckers and keep just one strong follower so energy goes into the main bunch and the next crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs red banana toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is completely non-toxic; the fruit is a nutritious, sweet edible enjoyed fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer suits red banana?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a heavy feeder, so apply plenty of organic manure plus regular NPK rich in potassium for good growth and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256315445494,"sku":"PLT-REDBANANA-P10-NA","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/EOMOvHbN20IRHa3i2CVnQAhK7gGNLtZwwETgbp1e.jpg?v=1783923609","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/red-banana-10-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}